North Dakota Cannabis State Laws

North Dakota agreed that medical marijuana should be given right, however, a certain lawmaker decided that residents had to live within a specific range (miles) from a dispensary. Otherwise, an individual can charge a criminal charge.

Possession:

1 oz or less

Misdemeanor

30 Days Incarceration

$1,500 fine

More than 1 oz – More than 500 grams

Felony

5-10 Years Incarceration

$10,000 – $20,000 fine

Any amount within 1000 feet of a school

Felony

10 Years Incarceration

$20,000 fine

Selling/Distribution:

Any Amount

Felony

3-10 years Incarceration

$20,000 fine

Using a Minor

Felony

10 years Incarceration

$20,000 fine

Any amount within 1000 feet of a school

Felony

20 Years Incarceration

$20,000 fine

Any conviction requires the offender to undergo a drug addiction evaluation.

Juveniles may have their driver’s license suspended for up to 6 months.

Medical Marijuana:

Qualifying Conditions

Agitation from Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Cachexia or Wasting syndrome

Cancer

Chronic or debilitating disease

Crohn’s disease

Epilepsy

Fibromyalgia

Glaucoma

Hepatitis C

HIV/AIDS

Intractable nausea

Multiple sclerosis

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Seizures

Severe and persistent muscle spasms

Severe debilitating pain

Spinal stenosis

Patient Limits

Patients who possess a physician’s recommendation may legally obtain up to three ounces of herbal medical cannabis provided by state-licensed dispensaries.

Currently Pending:

While some of the provisions of the voter-approved medical cannabis measure — such as home cultivation for patients who live more than 40 miles from a dispensary — did not make it into the final bill, much of the voters’ will remains intact. And, crucially, the language of the final law ensures patients will not be subject to criminal prosecution under state law